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VO51 CYP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 70,450 miles on the clock, averaging 4,765 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for VO51 CYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,450
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,765

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,450 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,807
Average per year4,765
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO51 CYP 27k38k48k59k70k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,450 miles
Since last MOT+6,807 miles
PASS
Mileage63,643 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,641 miles
Since last MOT+10,104 miles
PASS
Mileage53,537 miles
Since last MOT+2,546 miles
PASS
Mileage50,991 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,868 miles
PASS
Mileage46,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage40,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,368 miles
PASS
Mileage37,536 miles
Since last MOT+3,610 miles
PASS
Mileage33,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,632 miles
PASS
Mileage30,294 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage26,538 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 CYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VO51 CYP

What car is VO51 CYP?

VO51 CYP is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Worcester in 2001.

What is the mileage of VO51 CYP?

The last recorded mileage for VO51 CYP was 70,450 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO51 CYP passed its MOT?

VO51 CYP has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2015.

Is VO51 CYP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO51 CYP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VO51 CYP?

VO51 CYP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.